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Surgical Skills SS5

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLE	GLAUCOMA SURGERY
Code	SS5
Learning Outcome	Understand and recognise the causes of raised intraocular pressure (IOP) and the surgical options available. Manage raised IOP and glaucoma by performing appropriate procedures including emergency management, for example, in acute angle closure. The technique of surgery will depend upon clinical indications and current practice. Recognise when the management requires specialist referral.
Assessment	OSATS1 Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
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Target Year of Achievement	Year 7
Related Learning Outcomes
Overview	Know when surgery is appropriate and what you are trying to achieve or avoid. Learn to do this with minimal risk and stress to the patient, the trainer and yourself. Discuss with your trainer which procedures are appropriate for you to learn, and how your training will be achieved. This could include the needling of blebs. Record every operation, to review regularly yourself and frequently with your trainer Ideally actual surgical procedures should be assessed, but if this is not feasible then additional laser procedures, especially cyclodiode laser, can be counted. Practise in a supervised simulated environment.
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